The cultural aspect in the article was music – specifically, popular music. Providing a peephole into society, music is the gateway into the hearts of its citizens, helping them get through their struggles by providing a much-needed escape or bringing them together through song. It is said that the eyes are the windows to the soul, but perhaps the ears are the path to the heart in music. No matter what “the hits” are the song is still a direct representation of its listener. If a song touches someone, then that speaks volumes of that person, given an insight into their hearts.
Comparatively to the United States the music scene is close with minor differences, some more obvious than others like language. Expecting there to be more differences in the types of music that are main stream in Germany, found it to be surprising. How close the cultures through music are is surprising, there is a current rap star in Germany named Casper that seems to parallel a rap star in the United States named Eminem.
The cultural importance that music brings to the table in Germany is a strong foundation in the culture of Germany and everywhere else. Music is a common link between nations regardless of different cultures, providing the common ground. Through music perhaps we can all get along, even if just for a moment.
This edition of Soundscape 100 was produced and hosted by Gavin Blackburn, edited by Rick Fulker and mixed by Irena Malcharczyc and can be read at:
Who are Lokomotor and Swedish House Mafia? I would have liked a bit more information on the groups referenced in the article, since both are unknown to me (but I may be living in isolation...) The music does remind me of Eminem a bit. Why do you think German musicians are recording music like this?
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